by The Hockey News - October 23, 2012 3:34 PM EDT
The Owen Sound Attack are off to a fantastic start this season and one of the reasons for their early success is second-year defenseman Chris Bigras. The Elmvale, Ont., native is not putting up huge offensive numbers, but he is part of the Attack's top shutdown pair, charged with containing the league's best offensive units. And they seem to be doing just that.
The Owen Sound Attack are off to a fantastic start this season and one of the reasons for their early success is second-year defenseman Chris Bigras.
by The Hockey News - October 21, 2012 1:00 PM EDT
First-rounder Tom Wilson infuse some grit into the Caps lineup when he makes the jump to the pros, but in the meantime the Toronto native is focused on rounding out his game. Ryan Kennedy takes a closer look at power forward Tom Wilson.
In his first two years of junior hockey, Plymouth Whalers winger Tom Wilson established himself as a physical force in the Ontario League. His punishing style also caught the attention of the Washington Capitals, which selected Wilson 16th overall at the 2012 draft.
by The Hockey News - October 20, 2012 12:50 PM EDT
An ambitious Ryerson University initiative dusts off old Maple Leaf Gardens to convert it to a state-of-the art sports complex.
BY NEIL ACHARYA
For 68 years, from its opening in 1931 until it was shuttered in 1999, Maple Leaf Gardens was the beating heart of hockey in Toronto and much of Canada.
by The Hockey News - October 14, 2012 2:36 PM EDT
Guelph Storm forward Jason Dickinson is off to a solid start in his NHL draft year with seven points through eight games. THN’s Ryan Kennedy caught up with the gifted winger to talk about his expectations for the season, bulking up and leaning on his coach, a former NHLer.
Guelph Storm forward Jason Dickinson is off to a solid start in his NHL draft year with seven points through eight games.
THN’s Ryan Kennedy caught up with the gifted winger to talk about his expectations for the season, bulking up and leaning on his coach, a former NHLer.
by The Hockey News - October 13, 2012 10:39 AM EDT
After a season truncated by injury, defenseman Stuart Percy is ready to prove why Toronto made him a first round draft pick in 2011. Ryan Kennedy takes a closer look at the ever-expanding role of the Mississauga Steelheads star.
After a season truncated by injury, defenseman Stuart Percy is ready to prove why Toronto made him a first round draft pick in 2011.
Ryan Kennedy takes a closer look at the ever-expanding role of the Mississauga Steelheads star.
by Ken Campbell - October 12, 2012 4:23 PM EDT
Ken Campbell travels to Cleveland to watch a bantam AA game and finds a couple ambitious players.
Oct. 10 – Cleveland Skating Club; Shaker Heights, Ohio
Cleveland Skating Club 3, Cleveland Sharks 1
Cleveland Skating Club – Jimmy Warren (2), Henry Frontini
Cleveland Sharks – Cameron Landis
SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio – Hockey Night in Suburban Cleveland is not to be confused with Curling Night in Suburban Cleveland.
by The Hockey News - October 12, 2012 1:56 PM EDT
The Pittsburgh Penguins have established themselves as perennial favorites for the Stanley Cup, but the way they exited the 2012 post-season was worrisome.
On today's conclusion of 30 teams in 30 days, we look at the Pittsburgh Penguins and explain why THN pegged them to finish first in the East.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have established themselves as perennial favorites for the Stanley Cup, but the way they exited the 2012 post-season was worrisome.
by The Hockey News - October 11, 2012 1:59 PM EDT
No team took the NHL by storm in 2011-12 quite like the St. Louis Blues. The team enjoyed a 22-point improvement and got back to the playoffs for the first time since 2009. It was also their first division title since 2000. Will we see a fall back to the pack from St. Louis this season, or will they continue on as an elite NHL club?
No team took the NHL by storm in 2011-12 quite like the St. Louis Blues. The team enjoyed a 22-point improvement and got back to the playoffs for the first time since 2009.
by The Hockey News - October 10, 2012 3:12 PM EDT
The 2011 Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins earned 49 wins and a No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference last season, but they were ousted in Round 1 by Washington. Despite that, the Bruins rank high on the list of Stanley Cup contenders, even without Tim Thomas, who says he will take this season off.
The 2011 Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins earned 49 wins and a No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference last season, but they were ousted in Round 1 by Washington.
by The Hockey News - October 9, 2012 3:29 PM EDT
The Canucks' situation in net is less of a controversy and more of an embarrassment of riches. Their defense is deep and was bolstered by the acquisition of Jason Garrison. And their forwards provide a lot of excitement and lead one of the most offensive teams in the league. So how can you bet against them?
The Vancouver Canucks have been the top regular season team for the past two NHL seasons, but this team of stars is coming off a miserable playoffs in which they were ousted in the opening round.
by The Hockey News - October 9, 2012 10:12 AM EDT
After sustaining a concussion that cost him a month of action last season, Victor Hedman upped his game for the Lightning and showed glimpses of his offensive potential. Hedman finished the year with five goals and 23 points in 61 games, well above his points-per-game average from his first two seasons.
After sustaining a concussion that cost him a month of action last season, Victor Hedman upped his game for the Lightning and showed glimpses of his offensive potential.
by The Hockey News - October 8, 2012 11:15 AM EDT
What’s old is new in Washington as the team has brought in former sweet-handed Capital Adam Oates as the new coach and with him an apparent return to an offensive style that produced much regular season success just a few years ago. Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell join host Matt Larkin to discuss what's in store.
What’s old is new in Washington as the team has brought in former sweet-handed Capital Adam Oates as the new coach and with him an apparent return to an offensive style that produced much regular season success just a few years ago.
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- Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson, when asked if his team could come back from a 3-1 series deficit against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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